Technical Specialist - Microbiology

Job Summary

Provides specialized clinical laboratory services, technical support and research and development activities. Performs medical technologist duties as required.

What you will do

• Performs duties as technical expert by: providing technical support to technologists for all instruments; providing technical support to providers, caregivers and clients; developing and performing validation protocols for all new tests and instruments; performing competency evaluation for assigned positions; providing training on new equipment and new test procedures.
• Ensures preventative maintenance is performed on a regular schedule; reviews and prepares daily quality control and quality assurance reports on a regular schedule for submission to laboratory leadership; monitors cost and efficiency of established procedures and makes improvement recommendations to leadership; completes College of American Pathologists (CAP), and other State inspection checklists and ensures compliance with standards.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge and instrumentation theory and methodology in order to enhance problem-solving abilities and continually improve the quality of services offered; engages in independent and/or cooperative research and development of clinical and/or pathology services.
• May perform CAP (College of American Pathologists) compliance duties to include: periodic record reviews; equipment and test validation; development and maintenance of policy, procedure and guidance documents; proficiency testing and competency management; CAP inspection preparation, assessment and follow up; and technical and procedural advisement and referral as delegated by Laboratory Medical Director.
• Performs the duties found in the medical technologist or histotechnologist job profile as it relates to tests and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Education: Bachelor's Degree Required: Biological Science or Bachelor's Degree Required: Clinical Laboratory Science or Bachelor's Degree Required: Medical Technology or Bachelor's Degree Required: Chemical Science or Associate of Science Required: Medical Laboratory Technology or Associate of Science Required: Clinical Laboratory Science
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years Required: Experience meeting minimum CLIA and CAP requirements for a technical supervisor: with BS or AS degree or Minimum of 2 years Required: Experience meeting minimum CLIA and CAP requirements for a technical supervisor: with MS degree or Minimum of 1 year Required: Experience meeting minimum CLIA and CAP requirements for a technical supervisor: with PhD in science degree
• Credentials: Medical Technologist - Medical Laboratory Scientist ASCP certification and Preferred: Technical Specialist Certification ASCP Specialist certification in area of expertise
• Skills: Prefer: Experience including test implementation, regulatory responsibilities, and/or writing technical procedures.

Benefits

• Full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Expanded EAP and mental health program